Kano State Police Command has urged residents of the state to ignore false information going around on social media that Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir would lead the Friday prayers at the Central Mosque.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Kano State Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel cleared the air during a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday.
Gumel revealed that Bayero will observe his Friday prayers in the mosque within the Nasarawa Palace, where he resides currently.
He also said that the police and other state security agencies will provide absolute security at the Emir’s Palace, where the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II is expected to lead the Jummah prayers.
The CP said, “The police urges the general public to disregard the false reports and misinformation circulating on social media and go about their activities without fear of molestation or intimidation.”
”The police will continue to provide necessary security to ensure that will enable residents observe their Friday congressional prayers peacefully without threats to their lives and property.”
Gumel further urged the people of the state to provide credible information on any movement of dubious characters for prompt security action.
